Stigmella regiella, (Herrich-Schäffer, 1855)

General Information

This moth has a golden brown forewing which is shot with purple and which has a broad brassy fascia.

The larvae create a narrow gallery which follows the leaf margin and expands into a blotch.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.

Wingspan: 4-5mm
Foodplant(s): hawthorns (Crataegus spp.)
Flying: One generation, May-June
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species

Stigmella crataegella

00125 Stigmella regiella, (Herrich-Schäffer, 1855)

BF0107 (ABH4.022)